Shelving Possibilities in Your Mobile Home

Vertical storage to the secret to adding extra space. Shelving is one great way to do that. Let's check out the possibilities!

If the walls in your mobile home are made with paneling or drywall, chances are it won’t hold a nail. That means you’ll have to think creatively when it comes to decorating and shelving. While most mobile homes do have studs, they are small and usually don’t hold a lot of weight. However, there are alternatives.

If you’ve been looking for some ways to add decorative or storage shelving, here are some ideas to help!

Traditional wall shelves- mounted with the following:

Thin wall anchors – designed for hollow places, with wide backs that keep their hold

Toggle bolts –  creates extra support within the wall,  great for framing mounts

Screw-in anchor – self-drilling and good for light-weight shelving

Plastic hollow wall plug – good for light-weight items

Furniture shelving – Either build or buy pieces that have storage under them, great for coffee tables or underneath couches if there is room

Bookshelves – Find thrifty shelves and paint them to add your own personality

Adhesive Strips – Good for lightweight items used for decoration or kids’ rooms.

Help Me Decorate!

Shelving is a great way to add space. Now, with these ideas you can rely on your shelving to stay put.